Posts Tagged Republican Party
Republicans Face an Uphill Battle When it Comes to Challenging Tim Kaine
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2018
Corey Stewart, who nearly beat out Ed Gillespie for the Republican gubernatorial nomination last year, leads among GOP Senate hopefuls in a recent poll from Christopher Newport University. However, 66% of party respondents to that poll said they are undecided on who they will vote for in the June primary. (Credit: Richmond Tea Party / Flickr)
Voters are only a few months away from primary elections that will shape the 2018 race. But, Republicans are having a hard time attracting candidates who can raise enough money to take on Senator Tim Kaine. Michael Pope has details.
Will Republicans Unite Behind Ed Gillespie?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 23, 2017
Ed Gillespie, right, seen with primary challenger Corey Stewart during a debate earlier this year. Stewart came very close to pulling off an upset against the former Republican National Committee chairman in the Republican gubernatorial primary earlier this month. (Credit: AP Photo / Steve Helber)
The Republican primary for governor revealed deep divisions inside the Virginia GOP. Will those divisions become a liability this fall? Or will Republicans unite behind their ticket? Michael Pope has this perspective from deep inside the party.
Not All GOP Members Deny Climate Change. But They’re Still the Minority
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2017
Congressman Scott Taylor, R-Virginia Beach, says that rising sea levels are having an impact in his district, and he worries what President Trump’s proposed cuts to NOAA may mean for the area. (Credit: Steve Helber / AP)
Some Virginia Republicans are calling attention to sea level rise because it’s impacting their coastal districts. Matt Laslo reports they’re in the minority in their party.
Republican Leaders Want to Limit Welfare in Areas With High Unemployment
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Uncategorized on December 21, 2016
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Looking ahead to the General Assembly session next month, Republicans are hoping to crack down on welfare abuse. As Michael Pope reports, one of the items on their agenda is increasing work requirements for people receiving public assistance.
Comstock is First Prominant Virginia Republican to Ask Trump to Step Aside
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2016
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Republicans across Virginia are struggling to figure out how to handle their relationship with Donald Trump in the wake of his hot mic moment on the Access Hollywood bus. So far, only one prominent Republican is calling for the candidate to step down. Michael Pope has more.
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From NPR News- Harris Wofford, Former Senator, Civil-Rights Activist, Dies At 92 January 22, 2019In a long public career, Wofford played a key role in JFK's election, marched along side Rev. Martin Luther King, and led AmeriCorps.
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- A Tentative Deal In The LA Teachers Strike — Now, Union Members To Vote January 22, 2019Teachers remain on strike Tuesday, and the tentative deal won't become official until union members approve it.
- House Democrats' Focus On Abortion Could Stymie Work With Senate January 22, 2019Members of the new Democratic majority in the House vow to reverse restrictions that Republicans have imposed on abortions. But the efforts could lead to titanic fights that imperil other legislation.
- White House Moves Forward With State Of The Union Plans After Pelosi Urged Delay January 22, 2019It's unclear whether House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will allow the president to address Congress amid the government shutdown. Trump was originally invited by the speaker to make the speech next Tuesday.
- Harris Wofford, Former Senator, Civil-Rights Activist, Dies At 92 January 22, 2019
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